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LIVING ROOM, THE MASSACHUSETTS 


75 OW often have you longed for your own home, and 
its comforts? The pretty paper you like, and the 
comfy fireside? You have envied a friend his 
home because it was his own, and he had the 
right to fix it up exactly to suit himself and his wife. 

The most important thing on earth to any man 
4A and wife is their home—their nearest and dearest 
are in it—a part of it—and this is really what makes it “home” in 
every sense of the word. What keen enjoyment there is in the right 
to plan and make “home”? likeable and livable and comfortable! No 
landlord to beg for new paper or plumbing; nobody else to consult 
when you believe a window-seat here or a clothes closet there will 
add to looks or convenience. Simply necessary to agree on what 
you want, and do it. Them every penny you spend counts in im- 
proving your own investment. ‘There is nothing too good for you 
in your own home. 


THEAHOUSE ITSELF 


You have seen in our catalog that our Aladdin houses’ present 


attractive appearances outside. In this book we show you how beautiful 
these houses look inside. These photographs have been sent to us by 
grateful men and women whom we have helped to own their own homes. 


DINING ROOM, THE MASSACHUSETTS 


Ties ty RERIOR OF THE HOUSE 


The inside of the house reveals more to the observing eye, in 
workmanship, in material, and finish, than the exterior. Defects in 
material on the outside can be covered with paint, but inspection 
is never so close as on the inside. Here you find the bare wood, 
usually covered only with oils, stains, or varnishes. A knot, a rough 
surface, a spot of sap, is always glaringly apparent. 

Satisfaction comes, then, from a knowledge that your window 
casings, door casings, stairway, railings, baseboard, and other wood- 
work are clear, free from the tiniest defect, sanded perfectly, and 
made from the purest and clearest lumber that grows. 

You like to know also that in design it is modern; of the kind 
that is used in the finest houses; that it can be treated to any kind 
of finish in harmony with the decorative plan you choose. Such is 
the character of the interior finish you will receive with your Aladdin 
house. 


YOUR HOME FURNESHED IN HARMONY 


Have you ever thought how simple and easy it is to have your 
home artistic — beautiful — harmonious — if you go about it the 


right way? It is not difficult and certainly not one cent more expen- 
sive than the common, everyday kind. The key to this result is 


INTERIORS, THE MASSACHUSET TS3@ BILLIARD ROOM, TWO BED ROOMS, ARCH 
BETWEEN LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN 


os 


LIVING ROOM, THE WINTHROP 


planning details, planning little things—related things; proper 
thought in selecting colors—colors that are harmonious, that do not 
clash—colors that blend into each other and are pleasing to the 


eye — soothing. You probably have a preference for certain shades 


or colors for the outside painting. You like certain shades or tints 
for the inside. Your simple suggestions, as expressed to us, will be 
worked out in detail by our Department of Service. ‘Uhese plans 
will follow right through from the exterior colors for body and trim- 
mings to ee interior wall finishing for each room, suggestions for 
woodwork treatment, curtains, carpets, rugs, etc. 


ARCH, THE WINTHROP DINING ROOM, THE WINTHROP 


HALL AND DINING ROOM, THE BIRMINGHAM 


Turning from the decorative feature, you contemplate the possi- 
bilities of the grounds, planting of shrubberies, vines, flowers, and 
their arrangement. The landscape branch of the Department of 
Service will furnish ground-plan sketches, showing arrangements of 
drive, walks, kinds of plants, etc. ‘This service is a part of every 


transaction on request for it by our customers, and there is no charge 


whatever. 


BUILT-IN FURNITURE 


Our mills are thoroughly competent to furnish anything in the 
way of special finish or built-in furniture from the simplest to the 
most elaborate and ornate. We have constantly in stock all the 
finest woods used for interior finish — mahogany, oak, redwood, 
red gum, poplar, white wood, birch, red cedar, cypress, maple, and 
pine. These materials are, of course, furnished at an additional 
cost — but exactly at cost — that is, the difference in what the more 
expensive woods cost over our clear yellow pine. 

Buffets, window-seats, bookcases, chests of drawers, kitchen furni- 
ture — all these will be furnished to suit your individual require- 
ments at practically cost to us. 

Unless you write us, unless you talk with us, it is most difhcult 
for us to help you, or assist in centering your ideas on what most 


LIVING ROOM, THE JERSEY 


fully meets your needs. You like to talk with your family, your 
friends, about the home you are planning on. Talk with us; write 


us about it. We are glad to have you do this and, of course, you 


are under no obligations in doing it. We have been of help in many 
ways to hundreds and hundreds of our friends. Surely our wide 
experience will be of value to you. In this little book we have tried 
to show you something of the results of our work with others. Put 
us to the test — for you. 


NORTHMAMERTCAN CONSTRUCTION “CO. 
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 


DINING ROOM, THE JERSEY KITCHEN, THE RODNEY 


ARCH AND LIVING ROOM, THE SUBURBAN 


CENTER MarsuFieELpD, Mass., July 25, 1909. 


GENTLEMEN :— I am sending you a photograph of your Newport as it stands here 
facing the old ocean. I| think that it is far abead of the photograph you show in your 
catalog. 

If Thad not said anything before about your kindness in sending the extra columns, 
and other things, it was that I wanted to see them in place, not that I did not fully 
appreciate what you have done in extras for me. 

The front door is a beauty, and I hope some day to have the pleasure of 
showing you my cottage by the sea. The porch is greatly admired by visitors and 
passers-by. 

I never was one of the gushing kind, so when I say I appreciate all you have done 
for me, and thank you with all my heart, it means a good deal from 


Yours truly, 


Lonc Lake, Minn., Mrs. J. R. Dame. 


June 22, IgII. 


Dear Sirs:— Your check received, 
and that fixes everything up all O. K. 
The house is satisfactory in every way 
and it is as cosy as can be; it is very 
neat in appearance from the outside and 
inside, and I think will be warm enough 
in the winter. 

Any business I can send your way I 
will, as there are quite a number of people 
looking at the house and more coming. 


Respectfully yours, 


D. M. JorGENsEN, 
R. Ee ID): No. LES DINING j SUBURBAN 


HALL, THE SUBURBAN 


LoutsviLLE, Ky., Sept. 1, 1911. 


GENTLEMEN :— Am sending you under separate cover, by mail, four views of the 
“Kentucky,” which I trust will meet with your approval. 

The place is just as pretty as it looks on the picture, in fact, more so. Mrs. Brown 
is more tickled with it every day. 

If you ever have prospective buyers who hesitate on the quality or service you 
give, please send me their names, and I can convince them in a few words that any 
one contemplating building can do no better than allow the North American Con- 
struction Co. to serve them. 

My kindest personal regards. Yours very truly, 


202 W. Main St. R. Brooks Brown. 


Leominster, Mass., July 15, 1910. 


GENTLEMEN :—I received the house that you shipped to me on the 27th at Leominster 
on the 11th of July. The freight bill was 
$19.32, and can say that I am very much 
pleased with the stock. Mr. Burditt, of 
Leominster, has been to see the lot of 
lumber and thinks it O. K. He built a 
$6,000 house, so knows what your stock 
is. Mr. Geo. Spencer, of Leominster, 
Mass., was so pleased with looks of the 
stock that he called for your address to 
get the catalog. I think Mr. Burditt will 
send for a house. He thought he would. 

Thanking you for all favors received, 
I remain, 


Respectfully yours, 
Geo. C. Keyes. 


BED ROOM, THE SUBURBAN meloxs Wao 


DINING ROOM, THE MELROSE 


ProvipEnceE, R. I., March 10, rgto. 


Dear Sirs :— Your house has been erected and photo is sent under separate cover. 
It went together smoothly and readily, and makes a much better appearance than 
your catalog cut. All the stock was of the first grade, and everything gave the great- 
est satisfaction. Wishing you every success, I remain, 


Yours truly, 


C. H. Ropinson. 
103 Elm S&t., 


So. Brewer, ME., Sept. 2, 1gITI. 


Dear Sir:— Received your favor of August 29th. Thank you for the same. 

The house is not yet completed; as soon as it is and the land is cleared and smoothed 
up in some form, will have photographs taken and sent you. 

Yours sincerely, 
ArtHur H. Norwoop. 
Troy, N. Y. 

GENTLEMEN :— Your kind letter re- 
ceived. Will send you photograph in a 
few days. 

The house is very pretty and more than 
meets my expectations. You have certain- 
ly been very generous with your lumber, 
which is of good quality. I have enough 
left overto build an addition onthe kitchen. 

Thanking you for all you have done in 
helping me to secure a home, I remain, 

Yours very truly, 


Mrs. Jas. M. Grosjran. ] 


Sycaway, Care Wendall. HALL, THE ELGIN 


DINING ROOM, THE PORTLAND 


Cuicaco, ILL., August 2, I1gIT. 

Dear Si1r:—I am enclosing herewith picture of the Oakland bungalow which I 
purchased from you last summer and erected at Hokah, Minn. 

I did not have an opportunity of seeing this place until a few weeks ago and was 
certainly very agreeably surprised; am more than satisfied with the way it turned out. 
It is one of the classiest little places I have ever seen. You can refer any one to me 
who contemplates purchasing the “Oakland.” 

Yours very truly, 


116 S. Hamlin Ave. Epwarp C. HayMan. 


Troy, .N. Y., Nove 25; 1012. 


My Dear Sir:— Now, as to my deal with you. I can’t find words to express my 
thanks. I am more than thankful, and am pleased to say that everything was far better 
than I expected, and nothing short, and now I have a pleasant home and when 

my friends come to see me they are 
pleased with it, and I have lots of my 
friends the same, and have nothing but a 
word of praise for you, and will do all I 
can for your benefit and prosperity. You 
may refer any one to me and anything 
I can do for you, please let me know. 
I estimate a saving of $264, and to 
you I must say you gave me a good 
bargain. 

Hoping for your prosperity, I remain 
your friend, 

Rost. SCHERMERHORN. 


LIVING ROOM, THE PORTLAND Re Fo Dano: 3: 


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HALL, THE BRENTWOOD 


MonticeE.1o, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1911. 


My Dear Mr. Sovereicn:—In reply to your letter of January 11th, I would 
say that in erecting the Gambrel houses that I bought from you, I put into them 
all of the improvements, as you will see by the photos that I sent you. These 
houses as they are now com- 
pleted are paying me Io per cent. 
on $2,500, and they are not in 
the market for sale. I have had 
a cash offer of $2,250 each for 
two of them. But I am holding 
them for more money. 


Yours very truly, 


Lutron LANDFIELD. 


LIVING ROOM, THE BRENTWOOD 


We are very much pleased with 
our house and also your way of 
doing business, everything was just 
as represented. I hired experienced 
carpenters to put it up, and will 
say that there isn’t a better house 
in the country for the size of it. 


GLENN WILLIAMS, 


DINING ROOM, THE BRENTWOOD R. F. D. No. ee Galena, Ohio. 


LIVING ROOM, THE BIRMINGHAM 


Brockton, Mass., March 15, 1g1I. 


GENTLEMEN :— [The Newport Aladdin house which I erected at Pocasset is entirely 
satisfactory. I am more than willing to recommend your houses and your fair dealing 
with us. I do not care how strong you word the letter, I will be glad to sign it. 


Yours very truly, 


14 Center St. Cuar_eEs R. HILLBERG. 


Care of “ Blairstown Press,” BLarrstown, N. J., August 30, 1gII. 


Dear Sirs :— The Suburban house is practically finished and has been occupied a 
few days. We, and everybody else, are pleased with it. Everything for it was found 
except the fastenings for the casement windows in the living and dining rooms. 

I do not know what kind they are supposed to have, but should think that bolts 
would answer the purpose. I cannot get them of the same material here, so please 
send seven by mail. Would also like an extra hinge for the large casement window, 
which is rather heavy for two small hinges. 

You can refer inquiries concerning this house to me, being assured that I will speak 


Welloric. Yours truly, Me Cuca 
Car : 


Assury Park, N. J. 


GENTLEMEN :— I thank you very much for your courteous letter and for the inclosed 
check. Allow me to congratulate you on your unfailing courtesy throughout our busi- 
ness dealings. 

I am very well pleased with my side of it and shall be glad to recommend your firm 
to my friends, or to show my bungalow to any prospective customers of yours who 
wish to see as well as read. 

Wishing you all success in your business, I remain, 


Sincerely yours, 


1205 Fifth Ave. Geo. A. GENZMER, 


DINING ROOM, THE GEORGIA 


MippLE Happam, Conn., April 7, 1909. 
Herewith I enclose a number of views taken of my cottages, which are now com- 
pleted. I have had a great many visitors to look at them from this vicinity and every 
one compliments me on their attractive appearance. I certainly am proud of them. 
Like them better every day. You notice I added a rustic porch to one of them. 


Yours truly, 
Beny. H. McLean. 


Wasupvrn, N. D., June 13, 1910. 


Car Wisconsin Central 12142, containing lumber and other materials for my house, 
arrived here April 234d. 

I employed two first-class carpenters to do the work, and have one of the best houses 
and most convenient, that is for its size, in Washburn. The house sets on a substan- 
tial concrete foundation, and we have a good sized cellar with trap door leading to 
cellar from pantry. 

As soon as I get things picked up a little better about the premises | will have a 
photograph made of the house and send one to you. 

I would not be surprised if you should receive inquiries and probably orders from 
contemplative home builders here who have seen my house and to whom I have ex- 


pressed my entire satisfaction. 
Yours very truly, 


C. F. MAENNEL. 


I must praise you for your straight dealings with me and am more than pleased 
with my transaction. You will find in me a booster for the Aladdin houses, where- 
ever I go, and if I should build again, I shall be very pleased to give you my order. 


W. J. Berry, 
Care of State Soldiers’ Home, Hot Springs, S. D. 


DINING ROOM, THE HOPETON (SPECIAL) 


I wish you could see the house. You certainly would be proud of it. Almost every 
day visitors are coming to see it and I am more than pleased to recommend your firm 
and the honest and gentlemanly treatment we have had at your hands. Before pur- 
chasing the house of you, I wrote to at least six different people who had bought your 
houses, in as many different parts of the United States, asking about you. In every 
case they had only words of praise. Now I shall consider it a privilege to give any 
who may request it our experience in buying a Readi-cut house. We have to thank 
you for making it possible to own our own home. 

J. W. Barer, 
Box 45 B, Ossining, N. Y. 


What pleased us the most was the way all material was marked, and fitted so accu- 
rately into the different places. 
Mrs. F. F. HILLENBRAND, 
R. R. Ave., Prospect Heights, Englewood, N. J. 


WHAT (OUR) CUSTOMER'S ACTUAL EY “SAV ED 


I consider I have saved $500.00 —S. Petrus, Linden, N. J. 
$390.00— Mr. Joun Cortins, Denver, Iowa. 
$400.00 —Mr. W. C. Cott, Gilroy Cal. 
$450.00—Mr. J. Witson, Webster, Texas. 
$500.00—Mr. A. Perrer, Malden, Mass. 
$300.00— Mr. E. W. Coreranp, Libertyville, Iowa. 
$150.00— Mr. L. Pennincton, Detroit, Mich. (383 Garland Ave.). 
$350.00—Mr. S. A. Howes, Battle Creek, Mich. 
$600.00 —Mr. J. H. Nickerson, Chicago, Ill. (1217 Hood Ave.). 
$200.00 — Mr. Joun Luxe, Cottonwood, Cal. 
$500.00 — Miss Nancy Keown, Keown, Pa. 
$300.00—Mr. Cuas. H. Princte, Ortega, Fla. 
33 %o—Mk. E. M. Swiccert, Supt. Parks, Utica, N. Y. 


INTERIORS: DINING ROOM, THE. ROMEO; LIVING ROOM, THE ALBANY; DINING 
ROOM, THE ALBANY (REVERSED); LIVING ROOM, THE TEXAS; DINING 
ROOM, THE TEXAS; DINING ROOM, THE HUDSON 


